--- title: "Strafford MO Real Estate Market Report: July 2026" date: 2026-08-04 author: "Zac Albers" featured_image: "https://springfieldmohomesforsale.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/strafford-mo-market-report-july-2026.png" categories: - name: "Market Reports" url: "/category/market-reports.md" --- # Strafford MO Real Estate Market Report: July 2026 **Strafford closed 14 homes in July 2026, up from 5 last July. Pending sales jumped to 16 from 5. Active inventory rose 25% to 30 listings. But the median sale price fell 22.6% to $251,500, and the average dropped 26.9%.** Big percentage swings in a small market need context, so here is what actually happened. +180.0% Homes sold vs. July 2025 14 sold (vs. 5) +25.0% Active inventory 30 active (vs. 24) +220.0% Pending sales 16 pending (vs. 5) 30 Median days on market (CDOM) vs. 18 in July 2025 $315K Average sale price −26.9% year-over-year $252K Median sale price −22.6% year-over-year **Absorption rate: 4.24 months.** *Strafford is at 4.24 months of supply — still a seller’s market, but the loosest of the eight cities here. Homes went under contract in a 30-day median and sold at 97.1% of list price. More inventory and more sales at the same time is a market that is simply busier than last year.* ## Sales tripled and pendings more than tripled — on a very small base A 180% sales increase sounds explosive, but it is 14 homes versus 5 — and last July was an unusually quiet month for comparison. The more meaningful read is that Strafford had a normal, active summer month while last year’s was thin. The price drop has the same explanation in reverse: the busiest band this July was $200K–$250K with 5 sales, and the mix skewed toward more affordable homes. When more moderately priced homes sell, the citywide median falls even though nothing lost value. Supporting that: homes sold at 97.1% of list price, and the 16 pending sales heading into August are the strongest forward signal Strafford has posted this year. Price bandJuly 2025 soldJuly 2026 soldChangeUnder $50K01N/A$160K – $180K01N/A$200K – $250K05N/A$250K – $300K220%$300K – $400K110%$400K – $500K110%$500K – $600K02N/A$700K – $800K01N/A$800K – $900K10−100% Source: regional MLS, July 2026 vs. July 2025, residential sold listings, Strafford (Greene County), MO. ## What buyers should know right now - Strafford has more inventory than last summer — 30 active listings, up 25%. That is genuinely more choice in a town this size. - At 4.24 months of supply and a 30-day median, Strafford gives buyers more room to evaluate than Nixa or Springfield. - The falling median reflects more affordable homes selling, not distressed sellers. At 97.1% of list, there is modest negotiating room. - Strafford is [USDA-eligible](/usda-loan-homes-springfield-mo/) in much of the surrounding area — zero down for qualified buyers is a real option here. ## What sellers should know right now - Buyer activity surged: 14 closings and 16 pendings versus 5 and 5 last July. Demand is dramatically stronger than a year ago. - Inventory also rose 25%, so you have more competition than last summer. Pricing and presentation matter. - The citywide median fell because more affordable homes sold, not because values dropped. Price against your own band. - At 30 days median and 97.1% of list, Strafford is the most negotiable of the metro’s small towns. Build that into your expectations. ## Year-to-date trends (Jan–Jul 2026 vs. 2025) +64.1% Sold listings YTD 64 vs. 39 +95.1% Pending listings YTD 80 vs. 41 +81.9% Active listings YTD 131 vs. 72 +79.7% New listings YTD 106 vs. 59 Want to know what your Strafford home would sell for right now?Strafford’s monthly numbers describe the whole city — not your street, your condition, or your finish level. Get a real, agent-reviewed valuation, not a Zillow estimate. [Get My Free Home Value →](/free-home-valuation-springfield-mo/) Or call Zac directly at 417-413-4305 for a 10-minute market conversation. ## What this means for the rest of 2026 The 16 pending sales are the number to watch — that is more than Strafford’s entire active inventory turnover rate would suggest, and it points to a strong August. If pendings hold at this level while inventory stabilizes, expect the median to recover as the sales mix normalizes. ## The bigger picture Year to date, Strafford’s median sits at $267,000, down about 18% from last year’s pace — but with 2026 volume running well ahead, this is a market finding a broader, more affordable base rather than losing value. Strafford offers small-town living with a short I-44 run into Springfield. The dramatic percentage swings are a function of size: when a town sells 5 to 15 homes a month, every number moves in double digits. Pendings and inventory tell the real story. ## Strafford real estate: frequently asked questions ### Is now a good time to buy a home in Strafford, MO? In July 2026, Strafford had 30 active listings and an absorption rate of 4.2 months of supply — a seller’s market. The typical home went under contract in 30 days, compared with 18 days in July 2025. Homes sold for about 97% of list price, so there is some room to negotiate below asking on well-priced homes. ### Are home prices going up or down in Strafford, MO? The median sale price in Strafford was $251,500 in July 2026, −22.6% compared with July 2025. Year to date, the median is $267,000, −17.9% versus the same period in 2025. Keep in mind that a monthly median reflects which homes happened to sell that month as much as it reflects changing values — the year-to-date figure is the steadier number. ### How fast do homes sell in Strafford, MO? The median home in Strafford went under contract in 30 days in July 2026 (cumulative days on market), versus 18 days a year earlier. There were 16 pending sales during the month, +220% from July 2025. Well-priced, move-in-ready homes move fastest; overpriced listings sit regardless of the market. ### How much does a home cost in Strafford, MO? Strafford homes sold at a median of $251,500 and an average of $315,314 in July 2026. The busiest price band was $200K to $250K, with 5 sales that month. Active inventory ranged across 9 price bands, so what you can buy depends heavily on which part of the market you shop. *Figures reflect residential for-sale activity in Strafford (Greene County), MO for July 2026 compared with July 2025, based on regional MLS summary data downloaded August 4, 2026. Counts are taken from MLS price-band totals. Days on market is reported as median CDOM (cumulative days on market). Market data is provided for general information and is not a guarantee of future results or a substitute for professional or financial advice.*